Dr. Fritz Trybus has been a veterinarian in the area for over 16 years.  Being a veterinarian is not just a job to him, it is part of who he is and has always been his calling in life.  He established the Cary Grove Animal Hospital (CGAH) in June 2012.  Prior to practicing at CGAH he practiced at the Animal Hospital of Woodstock in Woodstock, IL.  and at the Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital in Crystal Lake, IL for several years.  He built our new hospital building and moved Cary Grove Animal Hospital in to its current state of the art location on Route 14 in Cary on April 27, 2015.    

Dr. Fritz spends the majority of his time performing surgical and dental procedures at Cary Grove Animal Hospital.  He is trained in both general surgery as well as more advanced operations (Cruciate Ligament surgeries, foreign body surgery, splenectomy, etc see more on our Surgical Services page).  He is also available for surgical consultation visits, second opinions or more involved cases.  He also consults with the other team doctors on general appointments and medical cases to help foster our team approach to the treatment of our patients.  Having several doctors on staff brings our patients a large amount of experience and knowledge to be able to provide them with the best veterinary care possible. 

While he mainly treats dogs and cats, Dr. Fritz is also experienced with rabbits and guinea pigs.  He is a board member of the Rabbit and Cavy (Guinea Pig) Health Committee with the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA).  He has been an ARBA member for over 33 years and a Rabbit Judge for over 22 years. 

Dr. Fritz lives in rural McHenry County with a menagerie of his own and is a self proclaimed "crazy animal person."  He has dogs, cats, horses, and a small herd of fainting goats.  When not at the Cary Grove Animal Hospital, he enjoys working on his hobby farm where he breeds, trains and shows American Quarter and Paint Horses. 

Dr. Heidi Quinn is a full time associate veterinarian who joined Cary Grove Animal Hospital in August 2015. 

Dr. Quinn is a graduate of the University Of Illinois College Of Veterinary Medicine and previously practiced in the Buffalo Grove area.  Prior to entering Veterinary school, she was a Veterinary Technician and supervisor at an animal hospital in Champaign, IL.  During that time she became very dedicated to providing clients with as much education about their pets as possible and continues to provide that as a doctor today.

Dr. Quinn's special interests include internal medicine, dermatology, and preventative health care.  She also is the primary doctor working with the rescue organizations we provide services to by treating ill rescue pets and completing surgeries.  In addition to treating dogs and cats, she is also experienced treating rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and other small mammals. 

Dr. Quinn is very detailed in her approach to examinations and case work ups to allow for an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plans for her patients.  It is this mentality that awarded her the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Certificate of Clinical Excellence during her senior year of Veterinary School at the University of Illinois.

Dr. Quinn is a key addition to Cary Grove Animal Hospital and our clients and patients enjoy her warm, compassionate demeanor.  She resides in the area with her husband and dogs, and is glad to be back in the area in which she grew up in!

Dr. Sheri Levine is a full time associate veterinarian who joined Cary Grove Animal Hospital in March 2019.

Dr. Levine Grew up on Long Island but fell in love with the Midwest while attending veterinary school in Ohio.  She moved to the Chicago area after graduation, practicing in Arlington Heights before joining the Cary Grove Animal Hospital team. 

Dr. Levine has a special interest in Animal Behavior and the human-animal bond.  She is a Fear Free Certified Professional and strive to make each visit to the vet as easy and stress-free as possible for her patients.

Dr. Levine has 2 cats and plans to add a dog to her family in the near future.  She enjoys horseback riding and playing tennis during her time off.  She also can't say no to a good puzzle, be it a jigsaw or a tricky medical case.

Dr. Alison Baker is a full time associate veterinarian who joined Cary Grove Animal Hospital in January 2022.

Dr. Baker grew up in McHenry County and has been a veterinarian in Illinois for the last 5 years previously practicing in Belvidere, Illinois.  She values communication with owners and strives to connect with them and help them understand their pet's condition.  She likes to involve owners with their pet's care whether it be wellness and preventative care, allergies or more complex issues.

Dr. Baker was attracted to join Cary Grove Animal Hospital because of its reputation for high quality medicine and outstanding staff that take a team approach to veterinary medicine. 

In her free time, Dr. Baker is very active with dog agility competitions.  She has Australian Shepherds that she trains and competes with regularly in agility.  She also enjoys seeing agility dogs as patients given her personal understanding of their particular needs.  Dr. Baker also has a Siamese cat named Charlie who helps keep the dogs in check.